Northfield Avenue -- Cycle path proposals

I have just returned from the County-City Area Joint Committee for transport issues.

Thanks to a huge response from local residents, including a petition by the parents at King's Hedges Primary, the proposals to turn the footpath on Northfield Avenue into a shared use path has been rejected. I spoke against the path at the meeting, but the officers at the County Council had already listened to the massive feedback they had and withdrew the proposal!

The extra crossing on King's hedges Road is going ahead, which required the narrowing of the Northfield junction. This should improve safety on both roads by slowing traffic.

There is also the possibility that a 20mph limit will be introduced on Northfield Avenue, the road has enough traffic calming measures on it already to meet the county's rules. This would make Northfield Avenue a safer place to walk and cycle, which will be important when Arbury Park residents begin to use it to get to work and school.

Watch this space for news!

New Brookfield Hospital consultation

Following local campaigning by COPE and Cambridge's MP David Howarth the local NHS primary care trust have announced a new consultation on Brookfield Hospital. This could be the first stage to saving the hospital from closure.

You can get the consultation document and the business case online.

For more details, including a range of background information, and to respond online, see the consultation homepage.

Northfield Avenue proposals

The County Council are proposing making changes to Northfield Avenue to calm traffic. More details on the changes can be found on the County Councils website.

I have concerns about the creation of a shared used cycle and footpath outside Kings' Hedges Primary which I have raised with the County's officers. There is a petition about this aspect, and if you contact me I can put you in touch with the organiser.

Please let me know your opinions on the scheme. It will be looked at by the Area Joint Committee at the end of January.

North Area Committee: Congestion Charge discussion

As well as the more usual items at the North Area Committee this Thursday we have a visit from County Council officers with more information on the Transport Infrastructure Fund bid. Or the congestion charge project if you prefer.

The meeting is at Manor Community School on Arbury Road.

There will be a display on the TIF plan and County officers from 6pm but the meeting itself starts at 7.30pm.

Other items on the agenda include neighbourhood policing, the open forum and planning permissions.